LEAD BLOOD PEDIATRIC
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: LEADP
UPHSM LIS Test #: 022450
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 022450
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Whole Blood
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (venous)
Container: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or tan-top lead-free tube; submit original tube.
Collection: Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting.
Please submit with a lead form found on the UPHS Lab website: http://www.mghlab.com/pdfs/blood_lead.pdf
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Whole Blood
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (venous)
Container: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or tan-top lead-free tube; submit original tube.
Collection: Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting.
Please submit with a lead form found on the UPHS Lab website: http://www.mghlab.com/pdfs/blood_lead.pdf
Specimen Acceptability
Causes for Rejection:
Capillary specimen in Microtainer tubes; clotted specimen
Capillary specimen in Microtainer tubes; clotted specimen
Methods
Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Clinical Utilities
Monitor environmental lead exposure in children younger than 16 years. For adults (>=16 years), order the LEAD Blood Adult test.
CPT Codes
83655
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Environmental exposure: 0-15 years: 0-4 ug/dL